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Suffolk Yacht Harbour Acquires OneSails GBR (East) & Evolution Rigging
Suffolk Yacht Harbour Acquires OneSails GBR (East) & Evolution Rigging
Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Suffolk Yacht Harbour, located on the River Orwell in Suffolk, has acquired two well-established east coast marine businesses. Formerly owned by experienced sailor John Parker, OneSails GBR (East) and Evolution Rigging are now wholly owned by SYH ...

Coroner rules pleasure cruiser not linked to Bournemouth drownings
Coroner rules pleasure cruiser not linked to Bournemouth drownings
Tuesday, 24 September 2024

A coroner has ruled that the pleasure cruiser Dorset Belle was not involved in the deaths of two young people who drowned off Bournemouth beach, on the UK’s south coast, on 31 May 2023.

Baltic Yachts unveils 33-metre catamaran project
Baltic Yachts unveils 33-metre catamaran project
Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Baltic Yachts has announced details of its first multihull project, a 33-metre (107ft) blue-water cruising catamaran known as Baltic 107.

MB92 to acquire superyacht paint specialist GYG Limited 
MB92 to acquire superyacht paint specialist GYG Limited 
Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Superyacht refit and repair player MB92 has entered into advanced negotiations to acquire GYG Limited, which specialises in superyacht painting and related services. This comes after a Heads of Terms agreement has been signed. 

Lürssen and Rolls-Royce mtu agreement to enhance superyacht refit services 
Lürssen and Rolls-Royce mtu agreement to enhance superyacht refit services 
Tuesday, 24 September 2024

German superyacht shipyard Lürssen and Rolls-Royce Power Systems division have entered a strategic partnership, signing a framework agreement to bolster their collaboration in the superyacht refit market. This alliance aims to focu...

Athena Pathway secures spot in Semi-Finals of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup
Athena Pathway secures spot in Semi-Finals of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup
Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Athena Pathway, the British team supported by Cobham-Ultra competing in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, has secured a place in the Semi-Finals after an intense battle on the race course in Barcelona.

Integrel Solutions expands into the Italian market with Power Group
Integrel Solutions expands into the Italian market with Power Group
Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Integrel Solutions, a marine power generation and hybrid propulsion technology firm, has appointed Power Group Srl as its new distributor in Italy. The partnership marks the company’s official entry into the Italian marine market.

SPAIN AND GREAT BRITAIN SECURE LAST SPOTS IN UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP SEMI-FINAL
SPAIN AND GREAT BRITAIN SECURE LAST SPOTS IN UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP SEMI-FINAL
Monday, 23 September 2024

It was a day when the brightest youth sailing talent on the planet announced their arrival into the big league after an outstanding day of racing at the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup that saw a total of six races completed in superb Barcelon...

SailGP joins forces with Creatures United to engage fans in the conversation for a Better Planet
SailGP joins forces with Creatures United to engage fans in the conversation for a Better Planet
Monday, 23 September 2024 SailGP has announced a partnership with Creatures United, a creative platform to raise awareness around biodiversity, kick-starting at New York Climate Week 2024. SailGP introduces a team of six Creatures – a whole SailGP boat – who will...
Boating debuts, on-water adventures, and unforgettable experiences at the Southampton International Boat Show
Boating debuts, on-water adventures, and unforgettable experiences at the Southampton International Boat Show
Monday, 23 September 2024

The 55th Southampton International Boat Show drew to a close yesterday (Sunday 22 September), celebrating a vibrant 10 days of sun-soaked excitement. Covering over 70,000 square metres and featuring 650+ craft of all shapes and sizes, the 2024 edi...

University Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2024-2025
University Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2024-2025
Monday, 23 September 2024

The Green Blue has launched the 2024-25 University Sailing Sustainability Challenge (USSC), which runs until February 2025. Since its inception in 2015, the USSC has encouraged University Sailing Clubs (USCs) across the UK to adopt more sustainabl...

Yacht blazes with 1,000 rounds of ammunition and fireworks onboard in Marina del Rey
Yacht blazes with 1,000 rounds of ammunition and fireworks onboard in Marina del Rey
Monday, 23 September 2024

A 30.5-metre Broward Marine yacht carrying nearly 1,000 rounds of ammunition and fireworks caught fire before sinking in Marina del Rey harbour, California.

Apreamare adapts warehouse to open refit division
Apreamare adapts warehouse to open refit division
Monday, 23 September 2024

On the same day that Feadship announced it was getting into the second-hand market and brokering its previous models, Apreamare has announced the establishment of the Apreamare Refit division. Although not on the same scale as Feadship (which lau...

Honda Marine, Vetus and Ultraflex engineer scheme to transform the boating experience
Honda Marine, Vetus and Ultraflex engineer scheme to transform the boating experience
Monday, 23 September 2024

Honda Marine has announced it’s collaborating with Vetus and Ultraflex. The plan is to connect engine, steering and a bow thruster with a simple control through a joystick. Honda says this will ‘transform the boating experience’...

Feadship gets into the second-hand market and introduces resale for Feadship owners
Feadship gets into the second-hand market and introduces resale for Feadship owners
Monday, 23 September 2024

Feadship is taking control of resale of its boats by taking them in-house. The company says it has received numerous requests from owners to offer this service and as such as has launched Feadship Resale. It’s now listing five (the earliest...

Design Innovation Award winners announced at Genoa International Boat Show
Design Innovation Award winners announced at Genoa International Boat Show
Monday, 23 September 2024

The winners of the fifth Design Innovation Award were unveiled at a gala event at the 64th Genoa International Boat Show, celebrating innovation, design prowess, sustainability and social impact. Established by the the Italian Mari...

Boatcare introduces eco boat maintenance division
Boatcare introduces eco boat maintenance division
Monday, 23 September 2024

Boatcare, a boat maintenance company founded by UK boating business Boatfolk, has launched a new division, EcoMarine, focusing on sustainable and ecologically sound boat repair and maintenance along the entire boat cycle. The official launch took...

FICKLE BREEZE KEEPS THE FLEET ASHORE AT THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
FICKLE BREEZE KEEPS THE FLEET ASHORE AT THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
Sunday, 22 September 2024

A teasing light weather system sat over Barcelona today with bruised, early morning clouds delivering rain to the area before clearing in the afternoon, leaving mere zephyrs across the racecourse of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup. As a re...

SWEDEN IMPERIOUS ON ALL ACTION DAY AT THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
SWEDEN IMPERIOUS ON ALL ACTION DAY AT THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
Saturday, 21 September 2024

It was some of the best racing we’ve seen in this fabulous summer of sailing in Barcelona with the Invited Teams of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup having a rip-roaring day in a big sea state that rewarded accuracy and consistency in...

SAILTEAM BCN ON TOP AFTER A HOMETOWN RACE WIN IN THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
SAILTEAM BCN ON TOP AFTER A HOMETOWN RACE WIN IN THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
Friday, 20 September 2024

The opening day of fleet racing for the Invited Teams from Australia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, saw Mother Nature ultimately dictate the schedule, but it was SailTeam BCN, the local ...

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